Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 54.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 1,356 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average
42.1°F
22% below US avg
January Average
13°F (-11°C)
July Average
69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days
270 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,356 ft (413 m)
Area
43.1 sq mi (111.6 km²)
Population Density
61/sq mi
Coordinates
45.0580°N, 89.6813°W
Timezone
America/Chicago
County
Lincoln County County
Nearest Airport
Appleton International (ATW) 79 miles away
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall33.8"
11% below US avg
Snowfall54.3"
Wettest Month (Sep)4.33"
Driest Month (Feb)0.91"
Air Quality
AQI Median
38.0
Rating
Good
Natural Hazard Risk
Overall Risk
Relatively Low
Risk Score
52.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability
25.9 / 100
Community Resilience
76.5 / 100
Hazard Breakdown
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hurricane
No Rating
Earthquake
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Flood
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Strong Wind
Relatively Low
Heat Wave
Very Low
Winter Weather
Relatively Moderate
Lightning
Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm
Relatively Low
Drought
Very Low
Cold Wave
Relatively High
Landslide
Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M2.5.
Jan 7, 2024
3 km NE of Mole Lake, Wisconsin
M2.5
76 km
5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
246 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950.
Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 105 injuries.
Date
Rating
Distance
Path
Fatalities
Aug 31, 1977
EF4
45 km
31.8 mi
0
Sep 26, 1951
EF4
86 km
26.4 mi
6
Jun 25, 1950
EF4
59 km
13.1 mi
2
Apr 10, 2011
EF3
17 km
21.2 mi
0
Jun 7, 2007
EF3
54 km
40.0 mi
0
Apr 27, 1984
EF3
69 km
29.0 mi
1
Apr 27, 1984
EF3
84 km
32.0 mi
0
Sep 28, 1971
EF3
7 km
78.4 mi
0
May 3, 1955
EF3
30 km
6.8 mi
0
Dec 15, 2021
EF2
87 km
1.1 mi
0
Aug 23, 2011
EF2
75 km
7.6 mi
0
Apr 10, 2011
EF2
93 km
12.0 mi
0
Jun 7, 2007
EF2
35 km
7.3 mi
0
Jun 23, 2004
EF2
93 km
10.0 mi
0
Sep 30, 2002
EF2
49 km
3.0 mi
0
Sep 2, 2002
EF2
90 km
17.0 mi
0
Jul 16, 1997
EF2
18 km
3.4 mi
0
Aug 7, 1996
EF2
31 km
2.5 mi
0
May 30, 1994
EF2
80 km
12.0 mi
0
Apr 26, 1994
EF2
66 km
12.0 mi
0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km.
Largest: 2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX (2,717 acres, 2024).
Year
Name
Acres Burned
Distance
2024
2024 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX
2,717
97 km
2023
2023 RX
1,992
97 km
2019
RILEY
1,254
94 km
2021
2021 DOD HARDWOOD RANGE RX
987
97 km
1987
FOULDS CREEK
750
92 km
2022
UNNAMED
702
94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
13°F (-11°C)
1.1 in
Coldest
February
16°F (-9°C)
0.9 in
Driest
March
28°F (-2°C)
1.9 in
April
42°F (5°C)
2.8 in
May
55°F (13°C)
3.7 in
June
63°F (17°C)
3.9 in
July
69°F (20°C)
3.8 in
Warmest
August
66°F (19°C)
4.1 in
September
57°F (14°C)
4.3 in
Wettest
October
45°F (7°C)
2.6 in
November
31°F (-1°C)
2.1 in
December
17°F (-8°C)
1.4 in
Maine has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 13°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.9").
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